02-06-2008, 02:44 PM
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Thousands gathered at Old Trafford on Wednesday to pay tribute to the 23 victims of the Munich air disaster.
There was a minute's silence at 1504 GMT, timed to coincide with the moment of the crash 50 years ago.
Eight Manchester United players were killed and Sir Bobby Charlton was one of the survivors present.
There was a simultaneous service at the crash site and another minute's silence will be held at Wembley before England's friendly against Switzerland.
A thousand people were inside Old Trafford's Manchester Suite for the memorial service, with many more outside on Sir Matt Busby Way where a clock commemorates the events of 6 February, 1958.
The ceremony was led by United's club chaplain the Reverend John Boyers and included speeches by Charlton and Harry Gregg as well as a message from Prince Charles.
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